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Jepchirchir, Korir to lead New York Marathon field

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Peres Jepchirchir wins the half marathon in Riga.[Courtesy]

Defending New York Marathon champion Sharon Lokedi leads a loaded women's field that includes Olympic gold medallist Peres Jepchirchir, Boston Marathon winner Hellen Obiri and former world record holder Brigid Kosgei at the 53rd New York Marathon on Sunday.

Albert Korir, the 2021 winner, will carry Kenyan hopes after two-time winner Geoffrey Kamworor and Evans Chebet, the defending champion, withdrew from the race that takes athletes through the five boroughs of the Big Apple.

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